Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour are distant relatives!
A new study from Ancestry.com has revealed that the former “Vogue” lead and the three-time Oscar-winning legend are distantly related genetically. Entertainment weekly reported.
While Meryl played the character of ruthless fashion editor Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada,” a character inspired by Anna’s personality and professional endeavors, the actress said she was “delighted” by the find.
“Well, THAT explains EVERYTHING,” Meryl told the outlet in a statement.
“As our ancestors would say, I am elated!” she gushed.
Ancestry’s press release said that by “leveraging billions of historical records and public family trees,” it found the connection between Meryl and Anna being sixth cousins through relatives named Elizabeth Kinsey and Thomas Smith.
It is pertinent to mention that Meryl and Anna were both born in 1949, Anna in November, while Meryl was born in June.
With the second part of ‘Devil Wears Prada’ coming out in May, Meryl reprises her role as fashion editor opposite Anne Hathaway.
The first film was based on the novel ‘Devil Wears Prada’ by writer Lauren Weisberger. Lauren was an ex-“Vogue” employee.
